SOLUTION: evaluate the polynomial for x=1 2x^2-4x+1

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Question 477218: evaluate the polynomial for x=1
2x^2-4x+1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%5E2-4x%2B1 Start with the given expression.


2%281%29%5E2-4%281%29%2B1 Plug in x=1.


2%281%29-4%281%29%2B1 Square 1 to get 1.


2-4%281%29%2B1 Multiply 2 and 1 to get 2.


2-4%2B1 Multiply -4 and 1 to get -4.


-1 Combine like terms.